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Friday, June 6, 2014

Vatican City, 6 June 2014 (VIS) –
This morning in the Vatican Apostolic Palace the Holy Father Francis
received in audience the prime minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, who
subsequently went on to meet with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro
Parolin, accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for
Relations with States.

During the cordial discussions, the
good relations between Japan and the Holy See were evoked, as well as
the understanding and collaboration between the Church and State in
the fields of education, social welfare and healthcare.

The conversation then turned to several
current regional and international themes, with particular reference
to initiatives aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Asian
continent, Japan’s commitment to cooperation for development,
especially in Africa, attention to the environment, and nuclear
disarmament.